Which instrument measures temperature?

Master the Navigation, Seamanship, and Shiphandling (NSS) – Officer of the Deck (OOD) Phase 2 Exam with engaging flashcards and multiple choice questions, complete with hints and explanations. Prepare comprehensively for your test!

Multiple Choice

Which instrument measures temperature?

Explanation:
Measuring temperature is the job of a thermometer. It uses a material whose properties change with temperature (like liquid expanding or a sensor changing resistance) to display the amount of heat in the air or another substance. A hygrometer measures humidity, a barometer measures atmospheric pressure, and a psychrometer is used to determine humidity by comparing dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures. So the instrument that indicates temperature directly is the thermometer.

Measuring temperature is the job of a thermometer. It uses a material whose properties change with temperature (like liquid expanding or a sensor changing resistance) to display the amount of heat in the air or another substance. A hygrometer measures humidity, a barometer measures atmospheric pressure, and a psychrometer is used to determine humidity by comparing dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures. So the instrument that indicates temperature directly is the thermometer.

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